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BA (Hons) in Applied Youth Work — NSETS Endorsed

Gain the competence and confidence you need to work with young people.
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Course Overview

Students will be introduced to key concepts, practices, and policies in the field of professional youth work while examining national and global issues that can impact youth work and young people. Students develop empathetic skills in communication, psychology, and youth justice while experiencing two different forms of work placement in youth work settings.

Graduates of this course are eligible to receive an NSETS endorsement. NSETS is the North-South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work, which is responsible for the professional endorsement of youth work courses on the island of Ireland.

What makes this course different

Understanding the Industry

Youth Work is a rewarding profession, where practitioners work closely with young people between 10 – 25 years, in professional youth work settings. Youth workers enhance the personal and social development of young people. Youth Work as a sector, now requires a highly developed skillset, ranging from competent knowledge of policy, law, justice, equality, and how society works to digital competency; in the direct work with young people.

Career Opportunities

Future Careers:
  • Youth Worker
  • Garda Youth Diversion Project Worker
  • Programme Co-Ordinator
  • Outreach Worker
  • Youth Advocacy
  • School Completion Project Worker
In these areas:
  • Youth Work
  • Education
  • Health
  • Community
  • Government

Work placement

Students undertake 2 supervised practice placements; one in Year 2 and one in Year 3.

Professional Accreditations

This course is endorsed by the North-South Education and Training Standards Committee for Youth Work (NSETS). NSETS is responsible for the professional endorsement of youth work courses on the island of Ireland.

Education Progression

Graduates will be able to progress to Level 9 and 10 postgraduate degree courses.

Fees and Funding

Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees 

Entry requirements

In addition to the standard entry requirements below, candidates must also attend an interview. 

Please note there is no Maths entry requirement for this course. 

Recent CAO points

CAO points 2024 240
CAO points 2023 280

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How to apply

Apply on CAO

All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:

Apply on CAO
CAO code: DK866

Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications

Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year  2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.

International Application (non-EU)

International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.

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Breda Prunty

Programme Director
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